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The history of the flying coaster - the world's most complex roller coaster

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Flying roller coasters offer an experience traditional rides simply can’t. With nothing between you and the ground below, you feel as if you’re soaring independently through the air and instinctively want to assume that Superman pose. To achieve this, these roller coasters are complex. So, what is it that makes these rides special, and most importantly, how do they work?

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00:00 Introduction
01:05 New types of roller coasters: Skytrak
04:19 Radical change: Vekoma's Flying Dutchman
08:32 Perfecting the design: B&M's Flying Coaster
13:23 Flying with a budget: Zamperla's Volare
15:38 Take two: Vekoma's Stingray
16:25 The next gen: Vekoma's F.L.Y.
18:28 More to come?

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20 Comments

@coasterbot Creator 3 years ago Pinned

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@CZsWorld 3 years ago

I didn't realize F.L.Y. boarded like that. It looks truly amazing

@nemesisnosh 3 years ago

It's always interesting to me that Europe has so little flying coasters even though the concept was introduced in Europe.

@DylanLee 3 years ago

F.L.Y is one of the most incredible coasters I have ever ridden. From the theming to the layout to even the air time (Air Time on a flyer?!). Vekoma really outdone themselves with F.L.Y!

@mmmfuhlendorf 3 years ago

F.L.Y. is one of the best coasters in the world, there is literally nothing like it ❤

@markusadler9116 3 years ago

Flew on FLY like 20 times and I can say: It's a revolution 😍 great experience

@dobieshep 3 years ago

Words cannot begin to describe the experience that is F.L.Y.

@billclinton984 3 years ago

Despite being so short galactica is still one of my favourite rollercoasters, and i actually prefer it to the more intense flying coasters ive been on

@florker0 1 year ago

Now 0 flying dutchmen remain 😭 RIP Batwing

@FuzzybyDaylight 3 years ago

After riding F.L.Y it really makes the earlier versions such as Air/Galactica a lot less enjoyable. Not just the way it feels, but the added theming present around the ride makes it one of the best coasters I've ridden. Granted, I still need to visit the states, so we'll see how long that lasts!

@AmeliaGreene13TETC 1 year ago (edited)

It's kind of sad that nighthawk at Carowinds (AKA Stealth) Has been removed permanently. Which means that there is only one flying Dutchman left.

@Wilipeidia 3 years ago

F.L.Y really is just outstanding. The themeing of the land around it is brilliant even for its size, Fly literally is visible from every angle. The queue themeing is also great, especially the final stage where it turns into airport security - steampunk edition. Then the first time you see the train boarding facing you its a real surprise. The transition is incredibly smooth, my wife and I were both commenting afterwards how seemless it is. The comfort is definitely there as well, the restraints are brilliantly designed and comfortable throughout the ride. Truly a masterpeice of design, particularly given the challenges. Takes the top spot from Nemesis Alton Toweres for me.

@mattyt1961 3 years ago

F.L.Y is phenomenal. The boarding is amazing, the twisting (to get to and from flat) feel so natural. Flying through the hotel is also amazing while on the ride, and adds so much to the feel of the ride. Even when you are in the hotel, it is amazing to be walking around the hotel or in your room while the coaster is operating it really adds to the theming of the hotel too.

@MrLuc237 2 years ago

F.L.Y's highlight was the seating situation. I went in completely clueless and was surprised to see a the train when I walked in. The way it carries you upwards sideways, flips you over and puts you in position for the launch is an engineering masterpiece.

@sarinap.1636 3 years ago (edited)

Stealth actually debuted when the park was still Paramount's Great America. That was the park I spent most of my childhood weekends in. I remember when Stealth opened, it was so hyped up... but then it was closed the majority of the time it was there. And if you were on the ride when it malfunctioned, you were almost guaranteed to be staring up at the sun until they got someone to get you.

@5MadMovieMakers 3 years ago

I did get to ride Flying Coaster at Elitch Gardens, which is a bit of a rare credit I think!

@AyAy008 2 years ago

I'm lucky to have the tallest flying coaster, Tatsu at my home park, Six Flags Magic Mountain. The pretzel loop just never gets old!

@leanen6424 3 years ago

I don't really understand why there has been no park announcing a new gen Vekoma flying coaster so far. Rookburgh's theming is great and really really helps the experience. But unlike other highly themed rollercoasters this is an absolutely amazing ride itself. I wonder how the reliability actually is since it seems like Fly is closed more often than other rollercoasters in the parks and/or operates with less trains.

@mathuff2255 3 years ago

Firehawk at Kings Island, was one of my favorite roller coasters. It was equal parts terrifying and fun! The flip at the top was very scary. The ride up the lift hill on your back, was very interesting. One time I got stuck on the lift and that wasn't fun. It took over 2 hours to get us all down the hill.